Pair pose as police officers to invade Glassboro residence

GLASSBORO — Two males — including a 15-year-old boy — are accused of forcing their way into a residence early Saturday by claiming they were police officers.

The two assaulted four individuals inside the residence and stole cash and other items, police aid.

Josue Torres, no age available, of East Boulevard in the borough and the 15-year-old are each charged with conspiracy, burglary, aggravated assault, armed robbery, theft, criminal mischief, making terroristic threats and impersonating a police officer. Torres also was charged with employing a juvenile to commit a crime, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Police were dispatched about 3 a.m. to Church Street for a report of a fight.

Upon arrival, police found six individuals — Torres, the juvenile and four others who said the accused had kicked in the front door of their home. Torres brandished a knife and the 15-year-old acted like he had a gun, the four said.

The victims said they were assaulted and robbed. One of the victims was able to hide in a back room and was able to contact police.

After Torres and the juvenile left the house, they were chased by the victims. The victims caught Torres an the teenager on Church Street and were able to delay their getaway until police arrived.

Torres was committed to the Gloucester County Jail, Woodbury, in lieu of $200,000 cash bail set by Superior Court Judge Walter Marshall. The teenager was committed to a juvenile detention facility.